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August 2026 Articles
PTO Accrual Methods: A Technical Guide for Payroll Compliance
August 30, 2026
A technical breakdown of PTO accrual methods including front-loaded, per-pay-period, and hourly earned models for small business payroll compliance.
Read article →Section 125 Cafeteria Plans: Operationalizing Pre-Tax Health Premium Deductions
August 29, 2026
A technical guide for employers on implementing Section 125 cafeteria plans to manage pre-tax health premium deductions and reduce FICA tax liability.
Read article →Setting Up Retirement Plan Deductions and Employer Match in Payroll
August 28, 2026
Operational guide for CPAs and business owners on configuring 401k payroll deductions, calculating employer matches, and ensuring IRS compliance.
Read article →Pre-tax vs. Post-tax Deductions: Payroll Compliance and Paystub Impact
August 27, 2026
A technical breakdown of how pre-tax and post-tax deductions affect taxable income, Section 125 compliance, and paystub calculations.
Read article →Garnishments and Child Support Orders: Priority and Disposable Earnings Limits
August 26, 2026
A technical guide for employers on calculating disposable earnings, determining garnishment priority, and complying with CCPA withholding limits.
Read article →Gross-Up Math: How to Calculate Net-to-Gross Payroll Without Underwithholding
August 25, 2026
Learn the exact formula for grossing up wages. Calculate payroll taxes to ensure employees receive a specific net amount while maintaining IRS compliance.
Read article →Bonus Tax Withholding: A Guide to Supplemental Wage Compliance
August 24, 2026
Master bonus tax withholding using the percentage and aggregate methods. Learn how to gross up bonuses and ensure IRS compliance for supplemental wages.
Read article →Exempt vs. Non-Exempt: A Technical Guide to Salary and Duties Tests
August 23, 2026
A technical breakdown of FLSA exempt vs. non-exempt status, covering the salary basis test and specific administrative, executive, and professional duties tests.
Read article →FLSA Overtime Compliance: Calculating the Regular Rate of Pay
August 22, 2026
A technical guide for employers on calculating the FLSA regular rate of pay, including inclusions, exclusions, and weighted averages for overtime compliance.
Read article →Year-End Payroll Close: A Practical December Checklist
August 21, 2026
A technical guide for CPAs and business owners on completing the year-end payroll close, W-2 preparation, and tax reconciliation.
Read article →W-2 Box-by-Box Guide: Reconciling Wages, Withholding, and Deferrals
August 20, 2026
Master W-2 reconciliation. A technical guide for employers to audit taxable wages, tax withholding, and retirement deferrals across all W-2 boxes.
Read article →1099-NEC Compliance: Thresholds, Deadlines, and Correction Protocols
August 19, 2026
A technical guide for businesses on 1099-NEC filing requirements, IRS deadlines, and the step-by-step process for correcting filing errors.
Read article →Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Applying the Current Classification Tests
August 18, 2026
A technical guide for businesses on applying the IRS and DOL worker classification tests to distinguish between employees and independent contractors.
Read article →Multi-State Payroll: Where to Withhold When Employees Work Remotely
August 17, 2026
A technical guide for CPAs and business owners on managing multi-state payroll, state reciprocity, and nexus rules for remote employees.
Read article →FUTA and SUTA Compliance: A Technical Guide to Unemployment Tax Rates and Wage Bases
August 16, 2026
Master FUTA and SUTA compliance. Learn how to calculate unemployment insurance payroll taxes, manage credit reductions, and track state-specific wage bases.
Read article →Form 941 Line-by-Line: A Technical Guide for Payroll Compliance
August 15, 2026
A technical breakdown of Form 941 for small businesses. Learn what each box reports, from social security wages to tax adjustments and credits.
Read article →Federal Tax Deposit Schedules: Monthly vs. Semiweekly Rules
August 14, 2026
A technical guide for B2B payroll compliance on determining your federal tax deposit schedule, lookback periods, and IRS Form 941 requirements.
Read article →Semi-monthly vs. Biweekly Pay Periods: Operational Tradeoffs for Small Businesses
August 13, 2026
Compare semi-monthly and biweekly payroll frequencies. Learn the impact on overtime calculations, cash flow, and tax compliance for your business.
Read article →How to Run Your First Payroll: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide for New Employers
August 12, 2026
Learn how to run payroll for the first time. A CPA-verified guide covering EINs, tax forms, withholding, and filing requirements for new employers.
Read article →Quarter-End Payroll Review: Reports to Check Before Filing Form 941 and State Returns
August 11, 2026
Operational guide for CPAs and business owners on auditing payroll reports, reconciling Form 941, and verifying state tax compliance before filing.
Read article →Final Paycheck Rules: Termination Pay, PTO Payouts, and State Timing Requirements
August 10, 2026
A technical guide for employers on final paycheck timing, PTO payout requirements, and state-specific termination payroll compliance.
Read article →Payroll Corrections: How to Fix Underpayments, Overpayments, and Missed Deductions
August 9, 2026
A technical guide for employers on correcting payroll errors including underpayments, overpayments, and missed deductions while maintaining tax compliance.
Read article →Payroll Reports for Accountants: What to Export After Each Pay Cycle
August 8, 2026
A technical guide for small businesses on which payroll reports to export after every pay cycle to ensure GAAP compliance and seamless tax reconciliation.
Read article →Payroll Tax Deposit Schedules: Monthly vs. Semiweekly Rules for Employers
August 6, 2026
Learn how to determine your IRS payroll tax deposit schedule. Detailed guide on monthly vs. semiweekly depositor rules, lookback periods, and compliance steps.
Read article →Payroll Audit Readiness: Essential Documents to Retain by Pay Date
August 5, 2026
A technical guide for employers on payroll recordkeeping. Learn which documents to retain by pay date to ensure compliance with FLSA and IRS audits.
Read article →Employee Reimbursements in Payroll: Accountable Plans and Non-Taxable Payments
August 4, 2026
Master employee reimbursement payroll compliance. Learn how to implement IRS-compliant accountable plans to ensure non-taxable payments and avoid payroll tax penalties.
Read article →Technical Standards for Payroll Check Printing: Vouchers, Sequencing, and Recordkeeping
August 3, 2026
A technical guide for employers on payroll check printing standards, paystub voucher requirements, check numbering, and employer recordkeeping.
Read article →Payroll Funding Controls: Securing Checks, ACH Totals, and Audit Trails
August 2, 2026
A technical guide for CPAs and business owners on implementing payroll funding controls, managing ACH totals, and maintaining robust check audit trails.
Read article →Operational Guide to Multi-Location Payroll and SUTA Compliance
August 1, 2026
A technical guide for CPAs and business owners on managing multi-location payroll, department-level reporting, and state unemployment (SUTA) compliance.
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